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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.46, 13,137.35 and 6,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.46, 13,137.35 and 6,150.60 is: 9,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.46 : 13,137.35 = 6,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.46/13,137.35 = 6,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.46x = 13,137.35 × 6,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.46x = 80,802,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802,554.16/8,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.98

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